Establishes an expedited process for constructing new geothermal energy facilities in New York state.

The bill sets guidelines for constructing new geothermal, dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle plant facilities in New York state. It mandates that these facilities be built on pre-approved sites overseen by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in consultation with the New York Power Authority. The bill requires public comment periods for sites that affect local municipalities or agricultural land.

Establishes an expedited process for constructing new geothermal energy facilities in New York state.

The bill sets guidelines for constructing new geothermal, dry steam, flash steam, and binary cycle plant facilities in New York state. It mandates that these facilities be built on pre-approved sites overseen by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in consultation with the New York Power Authority. The bill requires public comment periods for sites that affect local municipalities or agricultural land.